Hoover SteamVac F5914-950, Owner'S Manual

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Using the tools
Move speed selector to the Lo or Hl
position for scrubbing or OFF if
scrubbing is not desired.
Dry hands and plug carpet cleaner
into a properly grounded outlet.
Step on handle release pedal and lower
handle to operating position; turn carpet
cleaner ON.
To release solution, press trigger. Slowly
move carpet cleaner forward and back-
ward over area to be cleaned.
To pick up dirty solution, release trigger
and slowly move carpet cleaner over
area where solution has just been dis-
persed. Use both forward and reverse
strokes.
Empty recovery tank when the motor
sound becomes higher pitched and
there is a loss in suction (see
“Automatic shut-off”, page 8).
When finished cleaning, follow “After
cleaning” instructions on page 11.
Remove attachment from nozzle and
rinse in clear water.
Do not remove
plastic screen or foam from attach-
ment.
A. Powered hand tool has rotating
brushes for extra scrubbing action on
small carpet areas, carpeted stairs and
upholstery.
B. Stair/upholstery nozzle has a built-in
brush to help provide the scrubbing
action some spots may need for
removal.
C. Utility nozzle (not included with all
models) can be used for carpet and
upholstery in vehicles.
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B
D
E
C
Cleaning bare floors
How to attach bare floor
attachment
Disconnect carpet cleaner from elec-
trical outlet.
To prevent possible leaking, remove
clean solution tank and recovery tank
before positioning bare attachment.
Refer to Fig. 2-9 to remove clean solu-
tion tank. Set tank aside (do not set tank
on furniture).
Refer to Fig. 2-16 to remove recovery
tank.
With handle in upright position, tilt clean-
er back so that handle rests on the floor.
Return carpet cleaner to upright posi-
tion. Lower handle and replace recovery
tank.
Raise handle to upright position and
reposition clean solution tank.
To clean floor
Read Before you begin cleaning
instructions on page 10.
Do not use the SteamVac carpet
cleaner on hardwood floors.
Fill clean solution tank with HOOVER
Hard Floor Cleaning Solution (available
at additional cost if not included with your
model) according to instructions on
pages 8 and 9.
Do not use any type of wax with your
SteamVac™ carpet cleaner.
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RO
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With foam strip (A) (located under the
netting) in position as shown, place
attachment on front of nozzle (B).
Make sure arrow on end of attachment
points in the direction as shown.
Push attachment against nozzle while rotat-
ing attachment downward until both ends
snap into place.
(Note: Some force may be required to
rotate and snap attachment into place.)
A
B
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How to attach hose
Disconnect carpet cleaner from elec-
trical outlet.
1. To prevent possible leaking, remove
clean solution tank by pressing down on
tank handle (D) and pulling forward; set
tank aside (do not set tank on furniture).
Remove hose from storage rack.
2. Step on handle release pedal (E) and
lower carpet cleaner handle until it rests
on the floor.
Unlatch back part of recovery tank and
remove lid.